2006-07-04 13:15:46 · 21 answers · asked by markstinson2005 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
yeah
2006-07-04 13:16:25 · answer #1 · answered by _ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you read the warning at the begining of every DVD, it says specifically that it is illegal punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of $250,000 or something, "even without monetary gain". That means you can still get punished if you don't sell it. You can, however make a "backup" of a DVD you own, but you have to have proof that you bought the original in the first place.
2006-07-04 13:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by Onyx Blackman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is illegal... and a crime that the dti are clamping down on hard!!
As a friend of mine has just found out to his cost!!
He has just had 'All' his DVDs & MP3's confenscated including all originals, along with his computer, hard drives, blank cd/dvd's, address books, mobile information, and goodness only knows what else!!
I now understand he faces anything up to £5,000 in fines, and or, a 6 month custodial sentence!! If it was to be proved he was copying & distributing these items, he could face 2 years inside, and or an unlimited fine!!
2006-07-04 14:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by englands.glory 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, it is illegal to have counterfeit DVD/CD/Watches/etc.
Anything that has a copyright is illegal to have a counterfit.
You can make backup and archive copies of things, but they can NEVER leave you property. You can't let anyone borrow them, or take them over to a friends house and watch.
Read the FBI Warning at the beginning of any movie...
or on any DVD/CD package or any other Media that has a copyright
2006-07-04 13:39:28 · answer #4 · answered by ctb_kc7wps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the law states that so long as YOU did not copy the disk, were not involved in the sale, distribution or lending of counterfiet materials - then possessing* it is OK.
eg. It IS illegal to counterfeit 'gucci' jeans or 'oakley' glasses - owning and wearing a pair of them isn't!
* Note I didn't say purchase - that's being part of the counterfieting process.
2006-07-04 13:22:22 · answer #5 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is still illegal to purchase or own pirate DVDs (even for personal use). As well as downloading movies illegally (remember those people getting sued by music companies for illegal downloads? same thing). but at least they will more then likely let you off with the slap of the wrist. the people that get hit hard are those selling the DVDs and making a profit off of it. I know it sucks. personally i don't want to buy a movie for 20 buck then it sucks. hell even if it's good it gets expensive. but by law it is still breaking the law and can be punishable.
2006-07-04 13:22:54 · answer #6 · answered by cesar g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...
Even if you copied it for your own use, because copying a DVD requires breaking the copy protection that is p ut on DVD's.
But you shouldn't worry about legality, what the MPAA and RIAA is doing is 10x worse.
2006-07-04 13:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-08 15:44:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I believe in the UK it is now legal to create copies of DVDs as long as you own the original, but if you don't own the original it is still illegal.
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2006-07-04 13:18:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. not unless you own the original.
when you buy an official DVD you also buy the licence to watch / posses it. if you have a counter fit DVD you do not have this licence and can be prosecuted for theft of intellectual property.
basicly your handerling stolen goods.
2006-07-04 13:20:21 · answer #10 · answered by drunkredneck45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK : possesion no, but it would be an offence if you even gave it to anyone else for free. buying and selling yes.
See http://www.fact-uk.org.uk/site/criminal_justice/patact.htm
2006-07-04 13:18:59 · answer #11 · answered by Robert W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋